What kind of home is 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD?

1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD?

1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD last sold for £265,000 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD?

The current EPC rating for 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD?

1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD use?

The latest EPC at 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD?

1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD in?

1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD sits in Gillingham. It falls within the ME8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD?

Police records around 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD show an average of 192 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD?

The closest primary school to 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD is St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School (749m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Howard School (264m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Vancouver Drive, ME8 0DD is Pump Lane, 170m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Vancouver Drive, Gillingham, ME8 0DD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Vancouver Drive

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Vancouver Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Gillingham (ME8 0DD). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £486,000 sits 83.4% above the 2014 sale of £265,000. 12 years since the last transfer (March 2014).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from May 2013

EPC improved fromE53toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Vancouver Drive, Gillingham, ME8 0DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Vancouver Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Vancouver Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£486,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£265,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 March 2014Most recent
£265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 0DD: £347,000 (2018–2007).

Nearby sales in ME8 0DD

On the street

Versus other Vancouver Drive homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Vancouver Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,477

Street avg £3,156

Strongly below

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Gillingham district page.

Full Gillingham report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

192/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Pump Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Howard School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME8 0DD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 0DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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